The role of NGOs in Africa: are they a force for good?: The not-for-profit sector continues to grow in Africa and across the world. ShutterstockNon-governmental organisations have become key actors in responding to poverty and related suffering. In Africa, NGOs play a leading role in providing health care and education. The non-profit sector continues to grow rapidly in … [Read more...] about The role of NGOs in Africa: are they a force for good? | The Conversation
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Zuma’s critics within the ANC are vocal. But will they act? | The Conversation
Zuma's critics within the ANC are vocal. But will they act?: Demonstrators protest outside South Africa's Parliament in Cape Town against President Jacob Zuma's firing of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThere is a lot of brave talk about standing up to President Jacob Zuma after the dismissal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan amid a wider cabinet … [Read more...] about Zuma’s critics within the ANC are vocal. But will they act? | The Conversation
SA News: South Africa Reserve Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged As They Slam the Breaks on Inflation Forecast
South Africa Reserve Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged As They Slam the Breaks on Inflation Forecast: - South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) holds interest rates at 7% marking a year since the last hike. - SARB trims Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecastto 5.9% from 6.2%. - USD/ZAR continues to rally as SARBstays on the sidelines amid improved near-term ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa Reserve Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged As They Slam the Breaks on Inflation Forecast
Lesbians threatened with being ‘f**ked so hard they will turn straight’, court hears in Qwelane case
Lesbians threatened with being ‘f**ked so hard they will turn straight’, court hears in Qwelane case: The executive director of People Against Women Abuse (POWA) has told the High Court in Johannesburg that the 2008 article by South Africa’s former ambassador to Uganda, Jon Qwelane, was discriminating and offensive to the gay and lesbian community. Read the full article by … [Read more...] about Lesbians threatened with being ‘f**ked so hard they will turn straight’, court hears in Qwelane case
Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world | The Conversation
Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world: Ladybugs stop pests from eating our food and destroying crops. Flickr/InhabitatHumans like to think that they rule the planet and are hard wired to do so. But our stewardship has been anything but successful. The last major extinction event, 66 million years ago, was caused by a meteorite. But the … [Read more...] about Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world | The Conversation
